Interim Head of Technical

12 hours ago


Nationwide, United Kingdom Silven Recruitment Full time

Exciting Opportunity: Interim Head of Technical – Food Manufacturing
Location: Midlands, UK
Duration: 3-6 Months (Interim)

Start Date: ASAP
Industry: Food Manufacturing

Are you ready to take on a challenge that will test your technical expertise, your people leadership skills, and your ability to deliver at a critical time of year?

I’m looking for a talented Interim Head of Technical to lead one of our client’s technical teams through an exciting and challenging period. As the festive season approaches, you'll play a key role in ensuring that their products are delivered on time for Christmas – a crucial time for our client and their customers.

What’s the challenge?
As Interim Head of Technical, you’ll be at the heart of technical operations; ensuring food safety, quality, and compliance are always top-notch. You’ll be leading a skilled team to ensure the site is ready to deliver high-quality products to customers in time for the holidays. It’s not just about maintaining standards – it’s about improving processes, driving efficiencies, and making sure that the site is fully prepared to meet seasonal demand.

Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):

* Lead & Inspire a team of technical experts, especially as they gear up for the busy festive season.

* Drive Food Safety & Quality ensuring compliance with BRC, HACCP, and FSA.

* Optimize Processes to improve efficiency and meet tight deadlines.

* Collaborate across teams to ensure smooth production and timely delivery.

* Ensure Compliance & Quality with all audits, inspections, and customer standards.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

* You’re not just an expert in food safety and quality – you’re a people leader who excels at motivating your team and driving performance, especially during high-pressure periods.

* You thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where adaptability, quick thinking, and a strong sense of urgency are essential.

* You bring a hands-on, problem-solving approach to every challenge, finding practical solutions that keep production flowing smoothly, even as the Christmas deadlines loom.

* You have proven experience in a senior technical role within food manufacturing, with expertise in BRC, HACCP, and FSA regulations.

* Your communication skills are top-notch, and you’re confident in engaging with teams, customers, and auditors alike.

Why This Opportunity Is Unique:

* A Real Challenge – The holiday season is fast approaching, and we need someone who can rise to the challenge of delivering on time, no matter what obstacles arise.

* Impact & Influence – Your leadership will directly influence the success of their seasonal production, ensuring that products are delivered with the highest quality and on schedule for Christmas.

* A Collaborative Environment – Work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure everyone is aligned and working towards a common goal – delivering products on time and to the highest standards.

Ready to Lead the Charge and Deliver Christmas on Time?
If you’re an experienced technical leader with a passion for food manufacturing and a knack for managing people and processes under pressure, we want you This is your chance to make a real impact during a pivotal time for the business.

To apply, please send your CV to Pip Holland



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